Mel Senen Sarmiento

Mel Senen Sarmiento
Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government
In office
September 11, 2015 – June 30, 2016
President Benigno Aquino III
Preceded by Mar Roxas
Succeeded by Ismael Sueno
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Samar's 1st District
In office
June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2016
Preceded by Reynaldo S. Uy
Succeeded by Edgar Sarmiento
Mayor of Calbayog
In office
June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010
Succeeded by Ronaldo P. Aquino
Vice Mayor of Calbayog
In office
June 30, 1992 – June 30, 1995
Personal details
Born Mel Senen Sevilla Sarmiento
(1962-08-11) August 11, 1962
Manila, Philippines
Nationality Filipino
Political party Liberal Party
Occupation Businessman
Profession Politician

Mel Senen Sarmiento (born 11 August 1962, Manila, Philippines) was a member of the Philippine House of Representatives representing the 1st Legislative District of Samar from 2010 to 2016. He also served as Secretary General of the Liberal Party. He served as the Vice Mayor of Calbayog City from 1992-1995 and Mayor from 2001 to 2010. He was also the Secretary General of the League of Cities of the Philippines from 2004-2010. He also served briefly as Secretary of the Interior and Local Government under President Benigno Aquino III.

Early career (1992-2010)

Sarmiento was born in Manila to Engr. Oscar Sarmiento of Calbayog City and Teresita Sevilla of Roxas City. He began in public service when he was vice mayor of Calbayog City City from 1992-1995. Unsuccessful in his bid for the mayoralty the following term, he took a break from politics for 6 years, during which time he ran his own construction firm.

In 2001-2010, he ran and won as Mayor of Calbayog City.[1] He also represented League of Cities of the Philippines[2] as Secretary General.

House of Representatives (2010-2016)

Sarmiento was elected as representative of the first district of Western Samar during the 15th Congress. While on his first term, he was Vice Chairman of the Committee on National Defense[3] and Committee on Public Order and Safety.[3] On his second term, he was appointed Vice Chairman of the Committee on Millennium Development Goals and Transportation.

While in Congress, he authored and co-authored several house bills and republic acts, namely:

Commission on Appointments (2013-2016)

During his time as a member of Congress, Sarmiento was the Vice Chairman of the Commission on Appointments[10] and headed the House Contingent. The commission on appointments (CA) is a body that reviews, confirms or disapproves appointments made by the President to ensure only those who are qualified are appointed.

Other appointments

Awards, honors, and recognition

In December 2007, Sarmiento received the Konrad Adenauer Medal of Excellence[16] (KAME IV) and was conferred by the Ambassador of Germany, H. E. Axel Weishaupt at Manila Hotel.

United Nations

Sarmiento is a member of the Advisory Group of Parliamentarians of the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR). He represented the Philippine delegation for The Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction(WCDRR).[17] The WCDRR serves as a venue to gather policymakers and parliamentarians to share knowledge and best practices on disaster risk reduction and resilience.

House of Representatives of the Philippines
Preceded by
Reynaldo S. Uy		 Member of the House of Representatives
from Samar's 1st district
2010–2016 		Succeeded by
Edgar Sarmiento
Political offices
Preceded by
Mar Roxas		 Secretary of the Interior and Local Government
2015-2016 		Succeeded by
Ismael Sueno

References

  1. ↑ "Calbayog mayor takes oath as new RDC 8 chairman". Samarnews.com. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
  2. ↑ "Partymates urge PNoy to name LP stalwart as next DILG chief". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
  3. 1 2 "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - 16th Congress of the Philippines". Congress.gov.ph. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
  4. ↑ "Reforms in real property valuation and assessment pushed". Arangkada Philippines.
  5. ↑ "HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - 16th Congress of the Philippines". Congress.gov.ph. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
  6. ↑ "Republic Act No. 10364". Gov.ph. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
  7. ↑ "House panel OKs bill expanding anti-trafficking law". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
  8. ↑ "Republic Act No. 10630". Gov.ph. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
  9. ↑ [http://www.philstar.com/headlines/626046/lawmaker-wants-detention-home-youth-offenders> "Lawmaker wants detention home for youth offenders"]. Philstar.com. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
  10. ↑ "LP corners leadership of powerful Commission on Appointments - The Manila Times Online". The Manila Times Online. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
  11. ↑ "THE PHILIPPINE ARMY MULTI-SECTOR ADVISORY BOARD: Strengthening Private-Public Partnership in Governance". Atr2028.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
  12. ↑ "Official Website of the Philippine Army". Army.mil.ph. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
  13. ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on June 22, 2014. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
  14. ↑ "New AFP chief named; term extension seen after Noy order". Tribune.net.ph. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
  15. ↑ "Philippines - SOS Children's Villages International". Sos-childrensvillages.org. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
  16. ↑ "The Konrad Adenauer Medal of Excellence Awarding Ceremonies". Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
  17. ↑ "Vanuatu President Seeks Assistance at UN WCDRR". Panahon TV Blog. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
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